used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
at any time
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
Francis
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From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
social deportment
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
noble-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
coated with paint
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
quick-wittedadjective
mentally nimble and resourceful
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
sutlernoun
a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And then, in addition to all this, there was the question of her past life which I had heard painted in such black colours.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
Unromanticadjective
neither expressive of nor exciting sexual love or romance
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Unromantic though it may sound, I must confess to having slept well on the first night I spent under the roof of my mother's ancestors.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Sleep surprised me whilst I was reflecting on the strange and incomprehensible character of Francis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
but in spite of that
From this reading Proud, generous, noble-hearted, quick-witted, beautiful--and yet with all her charms (which I could feel had already begun to work upon me) spoilt by a detestable education, by the manners of a sutler and a rudeness of the worst kind.
Zonshoven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed doubtful whether Major Frank could ever become Lady Francis van Zonshoven.
